Senior Electrical Engineer- Test Software

Prattwhitney; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RTX's Airborne RF Electronics EE Department seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Test Software to lead the development of automated test software for production acceptance and diagnostic testing. You will collaborate with manufacturing, program leadership, quality, and engineering teams to resolve test issues and improve throughput.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree, have 5+ years in automated test systems, and are proficient with LabVIEW or LUA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5+ years of experience developing and/or supporting automated test systems in production/engineering.
• Experience with LabVIEW or LUA for test automation.
• Experience analyzing test data and diagnosing faults across system levels.
• Active US Government Secret security clearance prior to start date; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test software used for production acceptance and diagnostic test.
• Ensure Test Equipment is operable, reliable, and yields optimal test coverage and throughput.
• Perform technical evaluations of hardware and software-driven test results; classify failures and create data-driven dispositions.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement test process and software improvements.
• Provide regular status updates to program leadership on test performance, failures, and corrective actions.
• Create and update test procedures, technical documentation, and software release artifacts.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities, suppliers, or customer sites to support test and production activities (up to 25%).

Skills

LabVIEW

LUA

Test Automation

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

C/C++

Python

Education

STEM Degree

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Our Airborne RF Electronics EE Department has an immediate opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer - Test Software with strong experience in automated test systems, diagnostic software, and production test support. We are seeking candidates who can lead, collaborate, and coordinate across our manufacturing facility, program leadership, quality, and engineering teams to proactively and efficiently resolve issues that arise during test, integration, and production.

In this role, you will drive a culture of trust, transparency, compliance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test software used for production acceptance and diagnostic test
• Ensure Test Equipment is operable, reliable, and yielding optimal test coverage and throughput
• Perform technical evaluations of hardware and software-driven test results; categorize failures and create systematic, data-driven dispositions
• Identify, prioritize, and execute test process and software improvement opportunities
• Provide regular status updates to program leadership regarding test performance, failures, and corrective actions
• Create and update test procedures, technical documentation, and software release artifacts
• Periodically travel to manufacturing facilities, suppliers, or customer sites to support test and production activities (up to 25%)

What You Will Learn:

• Conducting failure investigations and providing recommendations to address systemic issues and to prevent recurrence
• Fault isolation / troubleshooting at the system to WRA/LRU/Sub-system level
• Gain experience with Digital Electronics that apply to Advanced Airborne Radars

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing and/or supporting automated test systems within a production or engineering environment
• Experience with testing automation languages such as LabVIEW or LUA
• Experience with analyzing technical test data, logs, and diagnostic outputs to enable precise fault isolation and effective troubleshooting at the system, WRA/LRU, and subsystem levels
• Active and transferable US Government issued Secret security clearance prior to the start date
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding of Python, C/C++, or similar scripting languages, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize test software interfacing with digital hardware systems
• Experience conducting failure investigations and providing recommendations to address systemic issues and to prevent recurrence
• Experience integrating hardware with test software or scripting interfaces
• Experience in manufacturing, integration and test, and/or diagnostic engineering

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world
• At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote
• The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD
• The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels
• RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.